Young boy and mature woman
By steerforth
@steerforth (1797)
Italy
October 23, 2007 7:52am CST
I would like to ask you what do you think about the relationships where the boy is young (22-26 years old) and the girl is more years old (about 30-35 years old). Do you think that this kind of relationship could work? I have never known someone that had this kind of relationship and I would like to know what do you think about this.
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@nkhanna (922)
• India
21 Nov 07
well normally guys mature at a slower pace than girls.however its not always.many times circumstances make people more mature before time.So it really depends.if they both share a good understanding then definately this relation will work out.for a marriage ot work out belief and understanding is very much required.age is not at all a big factor.lets hope for the best for both of them.
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@sweetdesign (5142)
• United States
24 Oct 07
I think that huge gaps in age do make a difference. I had a friend who was 3 years older than me (at the time he was 35 years old) and he married a 21 year old and they were divorced before thier second anniversary. I think it matters most when the younger party is in their 20's to early 30's. After 40 (for both) I think it matters less. I have another friend who is 45 years old and "dating" a 31 year old (I say dating but that is not really what it is as they do not go on dates they are more like casual s** partners). I think it is wrong this man is younger than her youngest son. Just my opinions.
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@GloomCookieLex (6073)
• United States
24 Oct 07
22 years old is NOT a young boy by any means whatsoever. And I don't se ewhat the problem is at all. Everyone is different, so different people get on in different ways. Age is not and indicator of who a person is.
My sister just married a man 13 years younger than her and I don't see what the big deal is. They're happy, what difference does it make?
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
24 Oct 07
I think it could work just as long as they have something in common, if they feel comfortable together.
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@steerforth (1797)
• Italy
24 Oct 07
To have things in common is the better way for a relationship works...thanks.
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@babostwick (2036)
• United States
23 Oct 07
Is it possible? Yes it can but whether or not it does is another story. It's on a couple to couple basis. I don't think it's that much of an age difference between 22-35 and it could work. If it got much older than no it wouldn't work for some reason and just doesn't feel right.
I don't know anyone who's in a relationship like that. I guess it just really depends on a person to person basis. Not sure how else to put it.
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@colgirl (77)
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23 Oct 07
Well i am 10 years older than my boyfriend and as long as you get on well and are on the same wavelength then there shouldn't be a problem -after all, for years it was acceptable for men to be older than their girlfriends/wives so whats wrong with the other way round?
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@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
24 Oct 07
I have to admit that when I read the title to this discussion, I thought you might be talking about a young teen and an adult woman. As a woman in her 30s, for me personally, I would think that a 22-year-old would be too young. But, they are adults and they can make their own choices. An earlier responder said that it depends on the maturity level of the younger person. I think that's a great answer also. If they feel right for each other, than that's between them.
@southernpixie (741)
• United States
24 Oct 07
That's not really a huge age difference. I think it could work if both people were committed to making it work. All relationships are hard work, even if there isn't an age difference.
@tzvetelina (467)
• Bulgaria
25 Oct 07
I know a boy who was dating a divorced mom who was 26 and he was 17 back then.Another example is a friend of my brother who was going out with a 14-year old girl and he was 24! I don't accept these kind of relationships because either the boy or the girl is too young for the other.
@sweetdesign (5142)
• United States
28 Oct 07
In most states the 14 and 24 year old relationship is illegal. I agree with you.
@franziska (410)
• Italy
10 Nov 07
I think that nowadays this is a normal thing. Relationship can work or not depending on the characters of the persons involved as it happens for more traditional couples.
@shak143 (1280)
• India
23 Oct 07
Ya recently i heard about this kind of relations and i think it's completely depend on them.though it seems disgusting but there is nothing wrong in it.as there is no law and there are not hurting any one.they just leading there life in there own fashion.
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@saivenkaat802003 (4823)
• India
11 Nov 07
It depends on what look we putforth on the other. 'Coz the looks from the Colored glass will always be a colored one,.
You cant blame the glass for the look. It is up to the wearer of the glass to decide whether to wear it or not..
Similar is the case here.
Take care and happy posting.
@krishnaprasadah (64)
• India
29 Oct 07
yes works obviously. women were attaracted towards luxioury after they are 28 or 29. they enjoy fun more than that they were doing in 18
@marylouu69 (297)
• United States
23 Oct 07
I don't see anything wrong with that relationship due to the fact that my husband is 29 soon to be 30 and I am 45. We have been married for 7 yrs. now and things are still the same between us as when we first got together. Yes alot of people said it would never work and there was some that was against us being together. The laugh is on all of them because here we are !
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@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
24 Oct 07
I don’t think that such relations have a long future. As it is girls mature and age much faster than boys (I am talking of natural aging, not cosmetic cures). So their physical activity, which is an integral part of any relation, peters out much before the guys. And then again most guys are not mature enough to let go of their ego, they are used to see women surrender to them on most issues. However, elder women with more experience will not always bow down, she will have more of own will and that may create friction in the relation too.
@recycledgoth (9894)
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24 Oct 07
I am in my mid fifties and my partner will be 30 in a few months time. Neither of us see anything unusual in our relationship, and feel that it is down to individuals. I don't feel the age difference to be an issue at all while my partner makes no secret of the fact that he prefers being with an older lady.
@steerforth (1797)
• Italy
25 Oct 07
You're right, it's important that there aren't problems. Thank you.